Kogan Reviews - Independent Reviews of Kogan products
Kogan Reviews - Independent Reviews of Kogan products from leading Australian media. Read critical independent reviews of Kogan products and decide for yourself!
Kogan Mobile Review
"I have nothing really bad to say about Kogan’s service – the coverage is good, the speed is good enough...I’ve had no problems with the service...If you need good decent coverage at a rock bottom price, Kogan currently beats out all others...Final word? Go and get it, it’s worth every cent for a pre-paid plan."
Ausdroid
6 May 2013
Best Tablets Under $400
"Say what you want about Ruslan Kogan and his online monolith, Kogan Electronics: they know how to make cheap hardware that you actually would want to buy. The sequel to the Agora tablet is here, and it’s better than ever."
Gizmodo
26 Apr 2013
Kogan Agora Internet TV Portal Review
"Kogan’s Agora Internet TV Portal is really one for the Android fans who aren’t satisfied with resting a tablet on their lap in the lounge room...You’ve also got access to a wealth of thirdparty Android multimedia apps for local and streaming playback."
Geare Magazine
24 Apr 2013
The Seven Best Smartphones On A Budget
"The Kogan Agora is amazing bang for your buck. It’s a $149 Android smartphone running stock Android 4.1, and yet it’s incredibly versatile, powerful and well-featured for the price point. It’s a bespoke Kogan offering, so you’re only going to get it at the online resellers store. It’s well worth a look."
Gizmodo
23 Apr 2013
Massive Monitor Roundup: Which monitor gives you the best gaming experience?
"After days of rigorous testing I know that not only can this monitor do anything I need it to with excellence, but it has a unique feature… any game I play is displayed exactly as its designers intended it to be. That knowledge is all I need to easily give the Kogan WQHD the Best Gaming Monitor Award."
Games On Net
23 Apr 2013
It’s cheap – is the Kogan Agora smartphone the best bang for your buck?
"It’s $149 and that’s one of the cheapest smartphones you’ll find anywhere on the market and in picture comparisons and looking side by side it’s hard not to mistake it for being the almost twin sibling to the Samsung Galaxy Note."
EFTM
23 Apr 2013
Kogan Agora Android Smartphone Review – Dual SIM, Great Specs, & Low Price
"The Kogan Agora Smartphone looks to change the landscape... at just AU$149, unlocked and free of contracts, that’s a good price on its own, but the spec sheet could easily be mistaken for phones costing over $100 more."
Gear Diary
22 Apr 2013
Tiny tablets to cure what ails you
"With a screen resolution of 1024x768 and weighing 380g, this wi-fi-only tablet is the sort of thing that could make a good first tablet computer. It runs off a dual-core 1.6GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB of storage and a Micro SD slot that can give you an extra 32GB. It has a Mini HDMI port, so you can link this up to a TV, and a Micro USB port. Rating: 3.5/5"
Herald Sun
10 Apr 2013
Kogan Agora Review
"In many ways the Agora really is a bargain handset. You get pretty speedy performance from its dual-core processor, it's got half decent battery life and its call quality is pretty good too. 7/10"
Trusted Reviews
5 Apr 2013
Tablets you can swallow
"Bigger than a small tablet and smaller than a big one, this 8-inch tablet running Android 4.10 JellyBean sits somewhere in the middle both in size and in other ways."
Herald Sun
4 Apr 2013
Tablets you can swallow
"Bigger than a small tablet and smaller than a big one, this 8-inch tablet running Android 4.10 JellyBean sits somewhere in the middle both in size and in other ways."
Courier Mail
4 Apr 2013
Kogan Agora Mini 8 Android Tablet Review
"Previous tablet entries have proven the adage “you get what you pay for”, but the Agora Mini 8 starts to break the mould…Straight out of the gate the faster processor and extra RAM make this a far more interesting device than its predecessors... it’s most definitely better than any tablet display I’ve used in its price range…Thanks to being an IPS panel, viewing angles are good, and the display doesn’t invert colours when looked at from even wide angles…During several weeks with the Agora Mini 8, I haven’t experienced any more jerky screens or crashes than any other Android device I’ve tested."
Gear Diary
3 Apr 2013
Neato is the Millenium Falcon of vacuum cleaners
"On the low-end of the scale, Kogan's Robotic Vaccum Cleaner costs $99."
news.com.au
3 Apr 2013
Kogan releases $119 Android tablet
"Maverick entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan has come up with another low price-point gadget for the Australian market. 'We are big believers in functional, affordable hardware, backed by open source technology. That's why we've bet the house on Android for our range of tablets and smartphones.'"
NETT Magazine
1 Apr 2013
Kogan Dual Core Tablet named Gadget of the day
"Tablets are shrinking in size and Kogan's latest cut-price creation reflects the trend. The company has launched two Google Android tablets - one full-size 10-inch Agora tablet and one 8-inch Agora Mini, priced at $119. The Mini tablet uses a 1.6GHz dual-core chip, has 8GB storage, a MicroSD card slot and uses Jelly Bean-software."
The Advertiser
23 Mar 2013
Kogan Mini 8-inch tablet review
Kogan Tablets scored 4/5! "From humble beginnings, Kogan's range of smartphones and tablets is blossoming into quite a respectable line-up of products. In the last 6-months, we've given positive reviews to the company's 10-inch Agora tablet and 5-inch Agora smartphone, both of which offer cheap, simple alternatives to similarly sized products from the likes of Samsung and Sony." "It's hard to see the Kogan 8-inch tablet as anything other than an amazing bargain. It may not have the trimmings of the tablets from the bigger brands, the stylus pens or Retina displays, but it does offer the basics for a very reasonable price, and more than enough power to let the user build on this with their favourite apps."
TechRadar
20 Mar 2013
TechRadar - Kogan Mini 8-inch tablet review
Kogan Tablets scored 4/5! "From humble beginnings, Kogan's range of smartphones and tablets is blossoming into quite a respectable line-up of products. In the last 6-months, we've given positive reviews to the company's 10-inch Agora tablet and 5-inch Agora smartphone, both of which offer cheap, simple alternatives to similarly sized products from the likes of Samsung and Sony." "It's hard to see the Kogan 8-inch tablet as anything other than an amazing bargain. It may not have the trimmings of the tablets from the bigger brands, the stylus pens or Retina displays, but it does offer the basics for a very reasonable price, and more than enough power to let the user build on this with their favourite apps."
TechRadar
20 Mar 2013
REVIEW: KOGAN AGORA 10″ DUAL CORE TABLET
It’s simple and sufficient for its’ purpose…Battery performance is much improved from the previous model…Overall it is great value for money and a really good starting point for a first tablet for any age.
Gadget Coach
16 Mar 2013
Hands-on with the Kogan Agora Android smartphone
We've just got our hands on Kogan's latest low-cost Android smartphone, the dual-SIM Agora. With a price of just $149 it's a very good value proposition on paper but how does it stack up in the hand? Let's take a look!
PC World
15 Mar 2013
Kogan's $149 Agora Android smartphone review
For a $149 smartphone the Kogan Agora really performs above its class...Navigating the device is pretty zippy and it’s fast to scroll between screens and in and out of apps. In terms of value there isn't a smartphone on the market that can compare pound for pound to the Kogan Agora. With the popularity of the value of mobile SIM only plans, including Kogan’s very own pre-paid plans, that require users to bring their own smartphone to the table, the Agora only adds to the overall value proposition. The addition of being able to run two SIM cards on the device is just an added bonus to the cheap but impressive device.
TechGuide
11 Mar 2013
TG: Kogan's $149 Agora Android smartphone review
"In terms of value there isn't a smartphone on the market that can compare pound for pound to the Kogan Agora."
TechGuide
11 Mar 2013
Kogan Agora 10" Dual Core Tablet Hands On
A simple hands on with the Kogan Agora Dual Core 16GB tablet. From first startup, skirting through the settings menu, to a quick look at pre-installed apps. Not intended to go into great detail, but just to give you a taste of how it operates if you are new to Android tablets.
Gadget Coach
11 Mar 2013
Happy Kogan Mobile Customer Calls Tech Expert Trevor Long
A happy customer calls technology expert Trevor Long to talk about how he brought his entire family along to Kogan Mobile's amazing plan and saved a lot of money.
Your Tech Life
11 Mar 2013
Kogan Mobile Review: Surprisingly Not Terrible [Updated]
You can’t go past those prices. Sweet mother of telco, those prices are low. $29 a month for unlimited calls, unlimited SMS and MMS and 6GB of data? I don’t know about you, but compared to my $80 per month for $550 of calls and texts and 2GB of data on Telstra, Kogan Mobile sounds pretty goddamn amazing. Everyone’s needs will be different for their mobile phones, but compared to premium, on-contract prices from the big three carriers, Kogan Mobile is a winner.
Gizmodo
11 Mar 2013
Briefly: 25 Percent Off Skype Gift Cards, Kogan Mobile Reviewed, 20 Percent Off iTunes Cards
Our colleagues over at Gizmodo have put Kogan’s budget mobile service through its paces. The service boasts some great pricing, including $29 a month for unlimited calls, unlimited SMS and MMS and 6GB of data. Read the full Gizmodo rundown here.
Lifehacker
11 Mar 2013
Kogan Agora Dual Core Tablet Unboxing
"A simple unboxing of the Kogan Agora Dual Core 16GB tablet, looking at basic design, connections and accessories in the box."
Gadget Coach
10 Mar 2013
Kogan Agora Mini 8 Android tablet
Starting at just $119, the Kogan Agora Mini 8 is one of the cheapest Android tablets on the market. The Agora Mini 8 is reasonably fast and is a huge improvement over Kogan's previous Android tablet.
Good Gear Guide
8 Mar 2013
How to pick a cheap phone carrier
Kogan Mobile, voted one of the cheap deals on established networks. "Online seller Kogan began its phone service late last year and offers a selection of four unlimited plans using Telstra's network."
Herald Sun
7 Mar 2013
Fresh Gear
Herald Sun features our new Kogan Android Dual-Core Tablets! "Tablets are shrinking in size and Kogan's latest cut-price creation reflects the trend. The company has launched two Google Android tablets - one full-size 10-inch Agora tablet and one 8-inch Agora Mini priced at $119."
Herald Sun
6 Mar 2013
How to pick a cheap phone carrier
Kogan Mobile, voted one of the cheap deals on established networks. "Online seller Kogan began its phone service late last year and offers a selection of four unlimited plans using Telstra's network."
news.com.au
6 Mar 2013
Cheaper tablets on the way
"Finally, there’s the Kogan Agora Mini 8”, which sets a new record for cheap tablets at $119. The specs are impressive for the money…"
PC Authority
6 Mar 2013
Mobile details revealed
Don't want to spend $60 or more every month on your phone plan? Here's how much you'll pay with budget pre-paid rates from Aldi and Kogan.
PC User
5 Mar 2013
Kogan 19" LED TV review
The TV scored 8/10 and here's the final verdict: The Kogan KULED19XXXYA still has enough going for it overall to fall comfortably within the ‘how do they manage to sell it so cheaply’ TV category. And that’s a category we know many of our readers are only too happy to plunder when looking at a second- or even third-room TV. If you're after a small TV for such purposes but have precious little money to spare, it's difficult to see how you could do any better than this Kogan.
Trusted Reviews
28 Feb 2013
Discount supermarket ALDI to offer cut-price mobile deals
Competition from emerging mobile phone operators such as Kogan Mobile, Amaysim and ALDI was good news for consumers.
The Daily Telegraph
28 Feb 2013
Aldi mobile, trumped only by Kogan Mobile
"Tech expert Trevor Long has crunched the numbers, however he says ALDI is still not the cheapest. It's trumped only by Kogan Mobile, who have had 70,000 people sign up since entering the market two months ago. 'So Kogan have a $29 plan every month whereas the ALDI unlimited plan is $35. So it's $6 a month difference but that makes a difference to some people.'"
A Current Affair
28 Feb 2013
Ultimate Travel Tech: Staying Connected Abroad
The Agora smartphone will only set you back $149 for a device laden with specs that normally would see you pay several hundred dollars more for, and it packs not one, but two SIM slots to make travelling a lot more conducive to those needing to stay connected.
Lifehacker
25 Feb 2013
Hands on: Kogan Agora 5.0" Dual-core Smartphone review
You have to hand it to Kogan…very few can delivery decent technology products as cheaply. The Agora 5-inch phone is perhaps the best surprise yet. If you are looking to maintain two phone accounts simultaneously though, only the Agora can satisfy this request. Having two SIM slots gives the Agora an advantage nearly no other brand-name phone can match.
TechRadar
19 Feb 2013
Kogan Agora Smartphone Review: The Best Bang For Buck In Android
I have a confession: I really didn’t want to like the Kogan Agora smartphone. As soon as I was handed the device and told the price, I immediately relegated it to the cheap and nasty corner. ‘Nothing good can come out of a $150 device,’ I thought to myself at the time. Well readers, I’m here to tell you that I was wrong. The best thing about the Agora is the value proposition. For $149, you get a hell of a lot. When comparing the Agora to the rest of the phones that play around that price, it leaves its competition for dead. On top of the awesome value, the Agora is packing two SIM slots, making it a rare beast in the Australian telco landscape... The 2000mAh battery strapped to this moderately specced Android phone means you’ll easily get two days worth of use out of the Agora before you go scrambling for your charger. Should You Buy It? Sure, it’s no Galaxy Note IV or iPhone 6, but as far as I’m concerned, the Kogan Agora is the mobile embodiment of cheap and cheerful. So should you buy it if you’re in the market for a cheap Android smartphone? For $149, you’re goddamn right you should.
Gizmodo
18 Feb 2013
Briefly: New Australian Dietary Guidelines, Kogan Agora Smartphone Review
Our Gizmodo colleagues have just finished reviewing the Kogan Agora Smartphone; a 5in ‘phablet’ Android device that costs just $149. Read the review to find out why it’s the best bang-for-buck Android on the market.
Lifehacker
18 Feb 2013
That's a smart move
mX takes a look at the 46" Smart LED from Kogan Consumers who are still holding on to their old CRT television may find now is the perfect time to buy from the latest range of TVs as the technology has matured to the point that you won't pay bleeding-edge prices. Aussie company Kogan has released the Agora 117cm Smart LED TV, which makes an excellent choice as a first TV...It is a quality device at a sweet price ($699).
mX
14 Feb 2013
Love at first byte: Gadgets
Daily Telegraph reviews the Kogan Pixie Digital Radio and the Bluetooth Bangle! Pixie Digital Radio - Planning to listen to love songs on that romantic Valentine's Day picnic? This adorable but inexpensive digital radio can assist. Bluetooth Bangle - If someone just calls to say they love you, it's impolite to miss it. This inexpensive, wearable Bluetooth gadget can help in that regard, as it wirelessly connects to Apple or Google smartphones and vibrates when calls arrive. Despite its price, Kogan's Bluetooth Vibrating Bracelet is well constructed, with a smooth plastic exterior, and doesn't look out of place as a piece of jewellery...
The Daily Telegraph
13 Feb 2013
Sizing up a real big bargain
At $149, the Agora would make a tempting proposition to most Google-loving scrooges. It's the same price as some old-school, flip phones and, as Kogan points out, about 20 per cent as costly as a leading smartphone...Perhaps the most impressive feature, though, is the addition of two SIM card slots. Users can slip two full-sized SIMs into this phone, side-by-side, and choose which service they would rather use from the drop-down menu. It's a traveller's dream and one you're unlikely to see from carrier-issued handsets. The Kogan Agora is a worthwhile addition to Google's phone library. It delivers a dual-SIM option for the price of a basic MP3 player and, for that reason alone is a sure bet to find fans.
news.com.au
13 Feb 2013
Kogan 27" LED monitor
Online-only electronics retailer Kogan is one of Australia’s tech success stories. It’s brought out a number of tech products, like TVs and digital radios, that are cheaper than the big brands without sacrificing quality. For its $439 RRP, the Kogan 27” monitor has excellent picture performance. Gamers and video-watchers alike will be pleased with this display’s detail in both bright and dark scenes, with colours that are appropriately saturated and accurate enough considering the price tag.
PC World
4 Feb 2013
Kogan Deluxe Digital Internet Radio
Kogan Deluxe Digital Internet Radio scores 4/5 stars and is awarded Best Buys, PC World Award. Kogan's own-brand Deluxe Digital Internet Radio is one of the most versatile digital radio products on the Australian market. It comes with networking features, analogue audio input and an iPod dock for under $180, and it performed surprisingly well in our tests. Kogan's Digital Internet Radio has versatility that allows it to be used not only for over-the-air radio, but also for streaming Internet radio and MP3s off networked computers. Its sound quality is good, it's easy to use and it's well priced. We like it.
PC World
3 Feb 2013
Kogan Mobile featured on ACA - A Current Affair
"We've been crunching the numbers on the most affordable deals. Time to dial up a new phone plan, but where to start?" "We've made the calls for you, asking five providers for their best deals for 2013. David Shafer from Kogan says there's one deal for all demographics. 'Our deal is $29 for unlimited talk, unlimited text and 6GB of data per month.' And you can buy a $149 [Kogan] smartphone."
A Current Affair
22 Jan 2013
Kogan announces $149 unlocked Android smartphone with 5-inch screen
Want a smartphone on the cheap? Usually that means going the subsidized route, signing up for a two-year contract that'll cost you a small fortune by the time you're done. The Kogan Agora is an unlocked Android 4.0 smartphone priced at $149 (plus shipping). Due to arrive in the U.S. next month, it'll support no-contract, pay-as-you-go plans from AT&T and T-Mobile. Oh, and it has a 5-inch screen.
CNET
16 Jan 2013
Kogan Agora Smartphone Hands-On: Being Cheap Has Never Felt So Good
"Kogan used the annual CES trade show to make a bit of noise last week, arriving in Sin City to drop his latest smartphone offering: the Kogan Agora. At £119, this thing is probably the best deal you’re likely to get on any Android smartphone for some time."
Gizmodo
14 Jan 2013
MOBILE Kogan Agora Smartphone Hands-On: Being Cheap Has Never Felt So Good
Kogan used the annual CES trade show to make a bit of noise last week, arriving in Sin City to drop his latest smartphone offering: the Kogan Agora. At $149, this thing is probably the best deal you’re likely to get on an Android smartphone for some time.
Gizmodo
14 Jan 2013
Today Tonight - How To Turn Your TV Into A Smart TV For $99
Don't you just hate it, when you've gone out and spent all this money on a new flat screen TV and there's all these smart TVs around. Well don't worry, for less than $100, with this device from Kogan, you can turn your existing flat screen TV into a Smart TV. All you need is a wireless internet connection and this device will give you access to apps, internet, games and a whole bunch more. Let me show you how it works…
Today Tonight
13 Jan 2013
Kogan Agora smartphone: Preview
It’s cheap as chips at $149 despite boasting some pretty high-end specifications. But can the Kogan Agora kick it with the big boys? Read on to find out. With the 2012 Agora, it looks like Kogan’s onto a winner. This is a model which looks like it will offer at least 90 percent of the performance of smartphones which cost four times as much. At $149 the Agora is almost an impulse buy, but it looks as though it has the guts to come close to being a heavyweight.
Delimiter
11 Jan 2013
CES 2013: Kogan unveils £119 5in Android smartphone
Kogan has unveiled what it calls “the best value smartphone in the world” at CES 2013. The phone, called the Agora, is already available in the UK on preorder for £119 excluding delivery. The biggest surprise though is how affordable it is. At £119 and available unlocked, it costs the same as one of our favourite phones, the Sony Xperia U, but get an additional SD card slot and SIM slot.
IT Pro Portal
10 Jan 2013
The Five Best Phones of CES 2013
Kogan Agora 5.0" Dual-core Smartphone was voted one of the top five phones of CES 2013. "Kogan is a a budget Android smartphone priced to make the Nexus 4 look like a bit of a rip-off. It’s a fairly modest piece of hardware, packing in a 1GHz dual-core Cortex A9 processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of on-board storage, and a 5-megapixel camera. But boy is it cheap — at £119, this is the best deal you’re likely to get on an Android smartphone in the near future." "From our hands-on, we left deeply impressed"
Gizmodo
10 Jan 2013
Kogan's 5-inch Android phablet debuts, costs 75-percent less than a Galaxy Note II
Australian electronics manufacturer Kogan has announced a 5-inch phone-cum-tablet, otherwise known as a 'phablet', which will be one of the cheapest devices in the category when it arrives in the UK [among 11 countries] later in the year.
ZDNet
10 Jan 2013
Kogan’s Low-Cost, Dual-SIM Android Smartphone Is Real
Remember that Kogan Agora rumour from earlier in the week? Turns out it’s real. Here’s the $149, dual-SIM, 5-inch Kogan Agora smartphone. Kogan’s also throwing in a bit of extra value for everyone who buys the device: when you buy the Kogan Agora you get a Kogan Mobile SIM starter kit. That includes $100 worth of calls and 100MB of free data when you get started. Kogan told us today that Kogan Mobile is currently flat-chat printing SIM cards for new customers. No numbers just yet but they’ll arrive shortly. We’re hands on with the device right now and it feels smooth and zippy. The screen is bright and vibrant the price is stellar.
Gizmodo
10 Jan 2013
Kogan Agora is a £120 Android phone with two SIM cards
Take a trip with Agora the explorer. The Kogan Agora is a new Android phone that costs just £119, with two SIM card slots to save you money when travelling. We salute Kogan's different approach and wallet-friendly pricing.
CNET
10 Jan 2013
Kogan releases $149 5-inch Agora dual sim Android smartphone
Online electrical retailer Kogan, just weeks after launching a mobile service, has unveiled a dual sim 5-inch smartphone which will be available early February [$149]. One of the standout features of the device is the fact it can run two SIM cards simultaneously. "Up until now, full feature smartphones have only been for the rich. We want to make technology more affordable for everyone,” says Kogan founder and CEO Ruslan Kogan. "Before today, a decent smartphone would set you back over $500. For most people, that's more than a week's salary.
TechGuide
10 Jan 2013
Kogan unveils a dual-SIM 'phablet' for just $158
There's been a virtual stampede of five-inch smartphones unleashed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, but a new device launched by Australian Kogan sets itself apart with dual-SIM capabilities and a particularly compelling price. Priced at just A$149, or about US$158, the Agora Android phone will begin shipping in mid-February.
PC World
10 Jan 2013
Kogan Agora 5 Inch Android Smartphone Launched, Retails For £119
"Kogan has launched a new Android smartphone, the Kogan Agora which features a 5 inch display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, and processing is provided by a dual core 1GHz Cortex A9 processor." "Considering the handsets price of £119 SIM free, it seems pretty good."
Geeky Gadgets
10 Jan 2013
Kogan Agora phablet hands-on (video)
Kogan has released a budget-friendly netbook (back when netbooks existed), laptop and tablet, and now its got a new product to show us here at CES -- the Agora smartphone. The build quality is solid. The square handset looks alright, too. We liked the dimpled back panel and prominent metal Kogan logo, as well as the shiny dark grey rim holding it all together.
Engadget
9 Jan 2013
The cost of cooling your home
"This large machine is hardly a model of efficiency, but it's the only type of product with the grunt to cool an entire room on a very hot day…This model comes from Kogan but it isn't the latest model (which can also act as a heater). Nonetheless, it has similar(ish) power usage and is generally similar to other portable air conditioners…Portable units like this will likely get more efficient as the price rises, but bargain units like the Kogan cost just $300."
ABC
8 Jan 2013
Gifts for Kids
With just eleven sleeps till Christmas, it's time to get your last minute shopping out of the way. To take us through the best gifts for kids was Father of five, Justin Coulson. "This is an iSpy Tank. We can pop it down and do all sorts of spying on the neighborhood..." "These are great for bigger kids, boys will love this toy, it's just terrific."
Today Show
14 Dec 2012
Gifts for Women
It's only 13 days until Christmas, and if you haven't found a gift for the women in your life fear not, Nikki Gemmell was live in studio with some great ideas. Top gifts as seen on the show Bluetooth Smart Bangle (Black): RRP $39 + free shipping Available from: http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/bluetooth-bracelet-white/
Today Show
12 Dec 2012
Lunchtime Deal: $59 Kogan TV Dongle
Kogan’s Android-powered HDMI Agora dongle is a nifty way to add web-browsing (and Quickflix) to a non-smart TV. Right now it’s on sale for $59 (plus postage), down from its regular $99 price.
Gizmodo
31 Oct 2012
This cheap LED TV has a big screen and attractive design
Kogan has been making strides over the past few years, driving the prices of its home-brand TVs down while making them thinner and better-looking and including higher-quality components. The Kogan 50-inch 3D LED TV is one of the best-looking units the company has produced. It doesn’t have any particularly unique styling cues — a dark silver brushed aluminium bezel, slightly thicker at the base to hide stereo speakers, and a dark glass stand — but it looks well-constructed and generally pretty modern.
PC World
18 Oct 2012
Kogan Agora ICS tablet review
Australian technology company Kogan has built its success on creating cheap but functional products that offer an alternative to premium priced brand names. The Agora 10-inch tablet is no exception. At AUD$199 (£129), it is by far one of the most affordable tablets on the market, especially for a device running the Ice Cream Sandwich build of Android.
TechRadar
8 Oct 2012
Kogan 50-inch 3D LED TV
7 CNET Rating - Kogan has produced a big screen with good picture and solid functions, all at a price that makes it hard to beat as a second TV. Overall, we were pretty happy, and actually fairly impressed with how the Kogan performed. Both in standard and 3D, we found the image to be clear and quite sharp. Testing with high-speed action films such as Clash of the Titans, we saw very little blur, even when viewing the 3D version of the film.
CNET Australia
2 Oct 2012
Five digital radios tested
4.5/5 stars: "There's something undeniably sexy about this glossy black box with a 10W speaker on each end and a control panel in the front. This is a DAB+/FM radio but that is just one of its features. It's an iPod dock, wi-fi internet radio and alarm clock...The sound is deep and rich."
news.com.au
19 Sep 2012
Fine Tuning
4.5/5 stars: "There's something undeniably sexy about this glossy black box with a 10W speaker on each end and a control panel in the front. This is a DAB+/FM radio but that is just one of its features. It's an iPod dock, wi-fi internet radio and alarm clock...The sound is deep and rich."
Herald Sun
19 Sep 2012
User Review: Kogan Agora 10” ICS Android 4.0 Tablet
One of the chief factors which convinced me to get this tablet over others is that Bluetooth was built in, whereas other more expensive (and similarly spec’ed tablets) did not have Bluetooth available. I have used Bluetooth to transfer images and contacts between the tablet and a couple of phones. I did also try a Bluetooth keyboard and had varied success.
DJBP Photography
15 Sep 2012
In tune with the latest
"Aussie technology company Kogan has just released the Deluxe Radio that ticks all the boxes for a next-generation digital radio. The device is a clock, digital radio, iPhone or iPod dock and a music streamer rolled into one."
mX
29 Aug 2012
Kogan Agora Smart TV Dongle
If you're familiar with Android, you'll feel at home with an Agora Dongle in your living room. The software on the Agora Dongle is based on Android Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.3), with a custom overlay designed for TVs...we were impressed with how clean and easy-to-use this custom system is. There is a row of tabs across the top of the UI housing the major sections of the system, including Apps, Music, Movies, Photos and Settings. There is also a Home tab with your most recently accessed apps, and space for two Android widgets, like Facebook or Twitter. Set up is easy, with a wizard when you first use the Dongle. The Agora Smart TV Dongle is a great idea and is reasonably well executed.
CNET Australia
15 Aug 2012
Pick up the Tab
For the price of a pair of running shoes, you can now get a tablet computer. Kogan undercuts most of its rivals with its Agora tabler, a 10-inch creation that is remarkably slim and a big step up from cheap tablets of recent years. Unlike those models, this tablet has a capacitive screen with IPS technology for clearer viewing on an angle, as well as Google Android Ice Cream Sandwich software, and so many ports they had to be labelled to avoid confusion.
The Daily Telegraph
1 Aug 2012
Some smart TV thinking
Not all TVs are created equal. The latest SmartTVs are internet enabled, giving us all bad case of wanting one. But if a new tele is not in your budget, take a look at Kogan's new middleware products - the Agora Smart TV HDMI Dongle and the DLX Android wireless keyboard with trackpad. These devices make a perfect combination for upgrading your TV at minimal cost... Once the dongle is connected to your network, your TV has web access. You can surf, use social networking sites, check and send emails and stream content directly from the Internet to your TV.
mX
1 Aug 2012
Kogan's club-branded TV gets interest from English Premier League
Kogan.com CEO Ruslan Kogan said his company now planned to ramp up the offering after it was contacted by other AFL, NRL and soccer clubs wanting to release their own version. 'We’ve had quite a bit of contact from sporting clubs yesterday, all the way through to the English Premier League,' Mr Kogan said.
news.com.au
26 Jul 2012
Kogan Agora 10.1-inch Android 4.0 tablet review
"VERDICT - The Kogan Agora 10.1-inch Android 4.0 tablet is good value in the features to price ratio. For less than $200 - $179 for the 8GB model and $199 for the 16GB capacity model – it’s in the price range that will appeal to those looking to invest in their first tablet or an extra tablet or to give to one of the kids."
TechGuide
5 Jul 2012
The best PVRs reviewed and rated
"In this box, Kogan delivers a simple TV-recording solution for less than $100. Setting it up is simple and once hooked up the personal video recorder automatically searches for TV and radio stations. Users can then watch digital TV or - by plugging a hard drive into its USB slot - pause, rewind or save shows to watch later. The device has two TV tuners, for recording two shows at once, and a 1TB drive will store up to 500 hours of TV."
news.com.au
27 Jun 2012
A tablet too cheap? Kogan’s $199 Agora reviewed
"How cheap can a tablet be? Australian e-tailer Kogan finds out, with a 10 inch Android tablet running Ice Cream Sandwich and a price tag that puts it well below what everyone else is charging…There are quite a few budget tablets out there, and that’s what this device seems squarely aimed at."
Gadget Guy
26 Jun 2012
Kogan Agora Tablet Review: Doing It For The Kids
"It’s thin, light and there’s a slew of ports on the side of the device that are all clearly marked for your convenience, making it easy for first-time tablet users to jump straight into the fray and know where everything goes...Games playback is smooth and very usable, movie and YouTube playback works well and the speakers are loud and clear, making the Kogan Agora ideal to give to the little ones in the back sea."
Gizmodo
25 Jun 2012
Kogan Agora ICS tablet
"For us, we think the Agora is a big win. It's design is good, it's screen is great for the money and patient users will get a lot of use out of the features offered. Those wanting a tablet to watch movies in bed, or on the go, are the big winners here."
CNET Australia
25 Jun 2012
Kogan Agora ICS tablet: unboxing
"So, you want a tablet, but you're not willing to pay iPad prices for one? We hear you, and so does Ruslan Kogan, it seems. The enterprising Aussie entrepeneur is back with yet another budget priced Android tablet — this time with a larger screen and the latest version of the Android OS. We got our hands on one of the country's first units, and ripped back the plastic to see just how much tablet you get for AU$179."
CNET Australia
22 Jun 2012
Kogan’s Agora Ice Cream Sandwich Tablet: Photo Gallery And First Impressions
"It’s a pure Ice Cream Sandwich interface: no vendor additions or other annoyances which wins Kogan big ticks. ICS is mostly a well-designed environment for tablets, so we’re all in favour of that.The built-in SD card slot and other plugs are all easy to access and on one side. The browser supports a nice little piece of wizardry that expands a radial menu underneath your finger when you swipe from the left or right bezel and lets you control the navigation."
Gizmodo
21 Jun 2012
Kogan outs 10-inch ICS tablet from AU$179
"While the new iPad is no doubt resolutionary, it does come with a comparatively hefty price tag," said the company's owner Ruslan Kogan in a statement. "We've been working hard to bring the latest technology to everyone, not just those who can afford $800 for a gadget".
CNET Australia
28 May 2012
Stay Tuned - Keep an ear out for these slick new digital radios
"Kogan's digital and internet radio includes an iPod/iPhone docking station and has an appealing retro, chunky design. The $20 delivery fee puts it closer in price to its rivals and means features are more important. It has five digital audio broadcast (DAB) and five FM stations preset and offers an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display. Apart from digital radio broadcasts, which provide the best possible audio, it allows for the best possible reception - it has internet radio, and can be used for listening to podcasts using Real Audio, MP3 files or WMA formats. You can charge your iPhone, wake up to the radio with built-in alarm function and go cable-free with the wi-fi connection and use remote control."
Herald Sun
16 May 2012
Stay Tuned - Keep an ear out for these slick new digital radios
Kogan's digital and internet radio includes an iPod/iPhone docking station and has an appealing retro, chunky design. Apart from digital radio broadcasts, which provide the best possible audio, it allows for the best possible reception - it has internet radio, and can be used for listening to podcasts using Real Audio, MP3 files or WMA formats. You can charge your iPhone, wake up to the radio with built-in alarm function and go cable-free with the wi-fi connection and use remote control
Herald Sun
16 May 2012
Foxtel Magazine reviews the Kogan 46" Full HD LED TV with PVR - 3D Series
"You can go big without busting the bank. Kogan’s 46in 3D LED LCD TV can be yours for a meagre $799, plus the cost of delivery. This model uses a 100Hz MotionMax engine, which makes for smoother motion and a pleasant 3D effect. The screen is edge-lit, meaning it’s thin, light, and easy to place around the house. With Full HD resolution and many inputs, it has the versatility to fit in any room in the house."
Foxtel Magazine
14 May 2012
Kogan 24" Full HD LED TV - DVD Series - TV scores 4/5 and receives Best Buys award
"The Kogan 24in looks about as generic as an LCD or plasma TV can get. That’s not a bad thing — it looks a lot better than the 2008-era LG Scarlet or the Grundig Cinemo. Image quality is surprisingly good for the Kogan 24in’s asking price."
PC World
10 May 2012
Channel Seven's Today Tonight show reviews the Kogan Convection Microwave
Channel Seven's Today Tonight show reviews the Kogan Convection Microwave, and looks at how modern microwaves can now cook steaks, meat pies that aren't soggy, toasties, and much more!
Today Tonight
16 Dec 2011
Drinking From Kogan’s Automatic Espresso Machine
Gizmodo reviews the Kogan Automatic Espresso Coffee Machine.
Gizmodo
25 Jan 2011
Holiday gift guide: Cheap iPod and iPhone docks
GoodGearGuide includes the Kogan Wi-Fi Digital Internet Radio Deluxe in their Holiday gift guide:
Good Gear Guide
16 Nov 2010
Kogan Blu-Ray Player Review
APC Magazine reviews the Kogan Blu-ray Player with Wi-Fi, giving it a
APC Magazine
31 Oct 2010
Kogan Blu-Ray Player Wi-Fi BD 2.0 Full HD 1080p
PC User magazine reviews the Kogan Wi-Fi Blu-ray player, awarding it 90% and their 'Best Buy' award:
PC User
31 Oct 2010
T3 Entertainment: Kogan Slim BD 2.0
T3 magazine features the Kogan Blu-ray Player Slim in its list of Father's Day present must haves.
T3
30 Sep 2010
Lightning Review: Kogan Internet DAB+ Radio
Gizmodo Australia reviews the Kogan Deluxe Digital Radio:
Gizmodo
10 Sep 2010
Review: Kogan Full-HD1080P deluxe touchscreen camcorder
The Australian newspaper reviews the Kogan FullHD Deluxe Video Camera:
The Australian
27 Aug 2010
Kogan Wi-Fi Digital Radio DAB+ With iPhone Docking Station Deluxe
"Overall we are very impressed with the Kogan Wi-Fi Digital Radio DAB With iPhone Docking Station Deluxe."
Good Gear Guide
25 Jun 2010
Kogan's second-generation DAB+ digital radio and iPod dock combination hits all the right notes.
CNET Australia review the new Kogan Wi-Fi Digital Radio DAB+ Deluxe with iPhone Docking station, awarding it an impressive score of 8.5/10
CNET Australia
15 Jun 2010